Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Vikings and Christianity
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Olave
- New Shopping Centres
- Margaret Clitherow
- The County Court House
- Cinema Comes to York
- The First Railway Station
- The Bar Convent